Role & responsibilities

About The Role We are looking for a highly skilled and innovative SPM Design Engineer to join our team at Contek. You will be responsible for end-to-end design and development of Special Purpose Machines, Stacker Cranes, Conveyors, and customized Automation Systems from concept to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design & Development

- Design Special Purpose Machines (SPM), jigs, fixtures, and automation systems as per customer RFQ / URS
- Create 3D models, assemblies, and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings with BOM
- Perform design calculations - Structural strength, deflection, motor/gearbox selection, pneumatic/hydraulic sizing, bearing life, shaft design Develop concepts, layout, GA drawings and present to customers

2. Engineering & Analysis

- Perform FEA for critical structures (ANSYS / Creo Simulate) and ensure FOS as per FEM / IS 807 / IS 3177
- Apply GD&T; (ASME Y14.5), tolerance stack-up analysis, and DFM/DFA principles
- Material selection for fabrication, sheet metal, and machined components

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with Automation, Electrical, Controls, Production, Purchase and Service teams
- Support prototyping, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting at shop floor and customer site
- Participate in design reviews (DFMEA) and provide technical support for installation & commissioning

4. Documentation & Compliance

- Prepare Design calculations, BOM, technical datasheets, O&M; manuals




- Ensure compliance with industry standards: ISO 9001
- Maintain drawing release process via PDM/PLM

Required Skills & Qualifications

5. Education: DME / B.E. / B.Tech / in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Automobile / Industrial / Production Engineering

6. Software Proficiency

Mandatory: CAD: PTC Creo Parametric, AutoCAD 2D

7. Technical Skills:

- Strong fundamentals in SOM, TOM, Machine Design, Hydraulics & Pneumatics
- Expertise in Fabrication structures, Sheet Metal design, Machined components
- Hands-on with Power Transmission - Motors, Gearboxes, Chains, Timing belts, Linear guides, Ball screws
- Knowledge of Pneumatics (SMC, Festo), Hydraulics, Sensors, Safety systems
- In-depth knowledge of GD&T;, Welding symbols, Surface finish, Heat treatment
- Estimation of cost, weight optimization, and Value Engineering
- Industry Standards Knowledge: IS 807, IS 3177, IS 800, FEM 1.001, DIN, ISO standards for cranes
- CE Marking documentation, Risk Assessment as per EN ISO 12100

8. Soft Skills:

- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills
- Ability to handle 2-3 projects simultaneously in a rapid-paced environment
- Willingness to travel for customer meetings and site commissioning

9. What We Offer

- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge process automations and relevant industrial exposure
- Growth path to Lead / Project Manager
- Hands-on exposure from Design to Site Commissioning

Preferred candidate profile

📌 Walk-in || Design Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 CONTEK AUTOMATION
📍 Bengaluru